Capital: Yamoussoukro Area: 322,463 sq km / 124,471 sq ml Language: French, over 60 African languages Currency: Franc CFA Population: 16,962,491 Life expectancy: 53 (men), 56 (women) Literacy rate: 67% Religions: Animist, Muslim (in north), Roman Catholic (in south) Physical features: Tropical rainforest on south, savanna and low mountains in the north Ethnic distribution: Main groups include Agni, Baoule, Krou, Senoufou and Mandingo Exports: Coffee, cocoa, timber, petroleum products